For years, the use of gym chalk (magnesium carbonate) was reserved for the most serious powerlifters or weightlifters or gymnastics gyms. Recently, the increased popularity of functional fitness that incorporates powerlifting, weightlifting, and gymnastics into everyday workouts has made gym chalk a must-have for all gyms. But the question is: does using chalk increase grip … Read more
The SAID principle stands for: Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands. Or simply, the type of training you do determines how your body responds and adapts. This means that the training you do needs to be focused on a set adaptation – determine what adaptation you want to see, train in accordance for a period of … Read more
If you are new to working out or starting to write your own workout programs for the first time, you may be wondering what sets and reps are, and how many you should do. Reps stands for repetitions or the number of times you complete a movement. For instance, 5 reps of a squat means performing 5 … Read more